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 | Summer means lots more fresh fruits and vegetables on our tables. But before you hit your farmer's market or supermarket, keep in mind which produce you may want to buy organic, and which you can keep conventional. Some, such as sweet peppers and strawberries, are laden with high amounts of pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group's new list of the "Dirty Dozen" of produce. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter: ways to save energy in the summer, how to teach kids to go green, and tips for making fruits and veggies stay fresh longer. | |
Pesticides in Produce: What's Dirty, What's Clean?
We all know how important it is to include lots of fruits and vegetables in the family diet. But if you want to avoid pesticides, you may want to take a closer look at which produce you should buy organic, and which may be fine in the conventional form... Read more
| How to Save Energy in the Summer
Warm temperatures are here and that means that many families are beginning to run air conditioners to keep their homes cool. But all that extra electrical use can add up to a costly bill at the end of the summer months... Read more
| 10 Great Ways to Help Your Child Go Green
As children reach kindergarten and early grade-school age, they continue to become increasingly more aware of the wider world beyond home, school and their neighborhood. If you haven't already done so, this can be an excellent time to teach your child about the environment, and how you can work together to go green as a family... Read more
| How to Use Reusable Shopping Bags Safely
Did you know that your reusable shopping bags could pose a health risk if you don't use them properly? While reusable bags can make a significant difference in the amount of plastic and paper bags that are disposed every year, recent studies have shown that these bags can be a breeding ground for bacteria... Read more
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